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By Laura Stec
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About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and en... (More)
About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years. From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and environment pioneer, macrobiotic, Master Cleanser, ayurvedic, and officially-designated health-nut or party-girl (depending on the year). Professionally, I've worn many industry hats including: line cook, corporate chef, Food Coach, caterer, product developer, restaurant reviewer, culinary school teacher, corporate wellness educator, food co-op clerk, author, and even Cirque-du-Soleil lead popcorn concessioner! For years I managed an outdoor kitchen, deep in the bear-infested woods of Tahoe, and also for hospitals (the most unhealthy kitchen I ever worked in?), Singapore high-rises, mule-pack trips, Canadian catholic rectories, and more events than I could ever recall. Yet I still keep discovering. Actually, I adapt everyday by new lessons learned from teachers, customers and students. However there is one food truth I now hold sacrosanct: Eaters are motivated by pleasure. So no matter what we discuss here - recipes or restaurants, food politics or pairings, local events, food as art, or even as God, I will always come from a high-vibe, party perspective. Oh I do still long to change the world with great tasting food, but know in my heart, "If it ain't fun, it don't get done!" So - wanna come to the Food Party? By the way - it's a potluck. (Hide)
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Munchie Movement
Apr 23, 2018 9:01 am
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Just a quick follow up on the 420 Hippie Hill celebration last week.
I came ready to report on all the food infusions assumed to grace this... More
Apr 23, 2018 9:01 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 260
Just a quick follow up on the 420 Hippie Hill celebration last week.
I came ready to report on all the food infusions assumed to grace this... More
Food Party! 420
Apr 17, 2018 12:00 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,172
Happy first legal 420 in California, this Friday, April 20th. It’s definitely a new way to Food Party!, right? In my dreams this article was going to be... More
Apr 17, 2018 12:00 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,172
Happy first legal 420 in California, this Friday, April 20th. It’s definitely a new way to Food Party!, right? In my dreams this article was going to be... More
Local Flavor - Surf, Save and Swallow
Apr 8, 2018 9:37 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,346
This Week!
Three super-fun, food-action events to chew and get-yer-goin' on :)
Surfrider Social /Ocean Friendly Restaurant Kickoff
Half Moon Bay Brewing... More
Apr 8, 2018 9:37 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,346
This Week!
Three super-fun, food-action events to chew and get-yer-goin' on :)
Surfrider Social /Ocean Friendly Restaurant Kickoff
Half Moon Bay Brewing... More
Farm Bill Cafe
Apr 2, 2018 6:29 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 2,505
After an early-year hiatus it’s time to start Food Partying! again.
Are you hungry?
It’s good to take a little break at year’s dawn. Get... More
Apr 2, 2018 6:29 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 2,505
After an early-year hiatus it’s time to start Food Partying! again.
Are you hungry?
It’s good to take a little break at year’s dawn. Get... More
The Shape of (Hot) Water
Mar 4, 2018 9:19 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,200
I’ll tell you the shape of water, actually I’ll show you the shape of water after I tell you about the stupidest thing I’ve done in a while.... More
Mar 4, 2018 9:19 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,200
I’ll tell you the shape of water, actually I’ll show you the shape of water after I tell you about the stupidest thing I’ve done in a while.... More
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Greek restaurant Taverna opening in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 1 comment | 9,390 views
Food Party! 420
By Laura Stec | 0 comments | 1,172 views
Retail's Real Estate Glut is Growing
By Steve Levy | 5 comments | 1,138 views
Reader Guest Post: Life's Map
By Aldis Petriceks | 3 comments | 985 views
Couples: . . . “Joy is greater than sorrow,“ . . . “Nay, sorrow is the greater.”
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 905 views
2018 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The 2018 Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
